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July Butterfly

There is nothing permanent except change.
Change happens...
"Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts. Arnold Bennett
Change is a process, not an event
Be the Change
"Change, like sunshine, can be a friend or a foe, a blessing or a curse, a dawn or a dusk." William Arthur Ward
When in doubt, choose change
"Very often a change of self is needed more than a change of scene." A.C. Benson
Click on images to see more 'butterfly collages and knits.'

Happy Knitting !

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Summer-to-Fall Knitting

These textured stitches let certain shades stand out and provide a smooth transition of colors.
I used the Italian BERROCO Carousel: 52% Wool and 48% Acrylic. And even though I didn't have to experiment with the color combinations (it was all in the yarn), I enjoyed that mental preparation for the color-changing season.

Does knitting for fall during the summer months make sense? Totally! You beat the clock! You take your time, and you are finished before the first chill hits. My summer-to-fall project is this multicoloured cardigan.

Look at the colors! You have both summer and fall palette here. Mixing bright, vibrant, and deep tones creates a beautiful, eye-catching contrast that easily bridges the gap between summer and fall.

By the time autumn rolls around, I'll have a cozy handmade piece ready to wear the moment the temperature drops.

Happy knitting :-)

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May 2026

5/6/2026

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May Media

Urban Beach Bracelet Card
For this bracelet I used leftover yarn. It was not easy for me to focus on one colour, and I decided to use many of them in these little bits of leftover yarn.

You can find this bracelet yarn in different knitting projects on my website Artisaknity

This bracelet is sitting on the bench at
Harbourfront Square.
Click on image to find out what other beaches it travelled.

Happy Knitting!

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March 2026

3/13/2026

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Fabulous Florida Colours Bolero

This crocheted bolero is made of the multicoloured yarn: Baby Cotton Multicoloured
Company : YarnArt

Look at this beautiful button - a big fish which matches the different colours of the top.

Pattern: single crochet

See more on Pinterest:
Artisaknity - Pin Knitting Ideas by Tanya Preobrazhenski
https://ca.pinterest.com/artisaknity_tanya_preobrazhens/summer-knitting-trends/

Happy Knitting!

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April 2026

3/7/2026

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Egg - cellent Easter

Click on the image above to see more of 'spring eggspectations'
Also, see us on pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/artisaknity_tanya_preobrazhens/easter-crafts/

Happy Easter Knitting

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February 2026

1/22/2026

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February Fantasy

Click on image to see
Take a Walk Sweater in the Gallery

It's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground,
It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it all year round.
Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees,
And the sun is red like a pumpkin head,
It's shining so your nose won't freeze.
The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows,
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along.
It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favourite girl,
It's a sugar date, what if spring is late,
In winter, it's a marshmallow world. Click here to read more

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January 2026

1/22/2026

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Women in Winter

"Most of us really don’t have the choice to sit winter out. The fact is that not every bird gets to fly south. And I confess I wouldn’t want to: I love my morning walks in the winter, breathing the cool, crisp air, and I can’t imagine living in places without much seasonal variation. When the passing of the year doesn’t impress itself upon my senses, I am, in some profound sense, lost."
French Women for All Seasons by Mireille Guiliano p.192

Happy Knitting!

This beautiful skirt was made by my sister in 2013

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December 2025

1/7/2026

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Christmas Tree Ornaments

Click on the links to see more ornaments:
12 Days of Christmas Hats
Pom Pom Wreath
December Deer
Christmas Sweaters Ornaments

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November 2025Bye Bye Autumn

11/28/2025

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Bye Bye Autumn

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October 2025

10/30/2025

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Autumn Wrist Warmers

The other name for these wrist warmers is April.Andes. Atacama Wrist Warmers.
April is autumn in Chile (I lived there in 2013). And it can be quite chilly in Chile at that time!! So I had to knit something! As you can see, I made these cute wrist warmers. That helped a lot! The knit pattern: cables and double seed stitch. Crocheted edge. Plus the colours of the desert.... Click on any of the images to learn and see more

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July 2026

July Butterfly

June 2026

Summer-to-Fall Knitting

May 2026

May Media

March 2026

Fabulous Florida Colours Bolero

April 2026

Egg - cellent Easter

February 2026

February Fantasy

January 2026

Women in Winter

December 2025

Christmas Tree Ornaments

November 2025Bye Bye Autumn

Bye Bye Autumn

October 2025

Autumn Wrist Warmers

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